June 16, 2015 AT 2:00 am

Seven Innovations In Education From Around the Globe #makereducation

SmithsonianMag has a thought-provoking article about some educational innovations from across the globe!

Summer break is often a needed respite from school, but it’s also a natural time to think about how the classroom experience might be improved. Here’s a look at seven educational innovations from around the world. Should America consider adopting any of these? Some of these innovations are technological, while others are philosophical. Some are brand-new, while others have been around for a few decades. All are enhancing student learning in interesting and sometimes counterintuitive ways.

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